PROCLAMATION NO. 1898

: The proclamation is Proclamation No. 1898, dated October 02, 2009, declaring a State of National Calamity.
: The State of National Calamity was declared due to the unprecedented rains and floods caused by Typhoon Ondoya (Ketsana), and in preparation for the destructive effects of Typhoon Pepenga (Parma).
: It grants local government units ample latitude to utilize their calamity funds for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts for their constituents.
: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is tasked with effectively controlling the prices of basic goods such as food, medicines, and construction materials.
: The declaration aims to enhance preparations, hasten rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, and control prices of basic goods during the calamity period.
: All concerned departments and government agencies are directed to implement and execute medical assistance, relief, and rehabilitation work in accordance with existing plans and directives related to calamities.
: The seal signifies the official and authoritative nature of the proclamation issued by the President.
: Yes, Proclamation No. 1898 declares a state of national calamity in the whole country.
: Eduardo R. Ermita, the Executive Secretary at the time, signed the proclamation alongside President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
: Examples include food, medicines, and construction materials.